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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph's College

Standish, Maine 04084-5263

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitRural

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private rural institution in Standish, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1030.

A small campus of 930 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,045 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,666.

Established
1912
Motto
Fortitudo et Spes
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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Admission Office

278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084

(207) 893-7746[email protected]
82%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
930Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$59,045Earnings 10yr
$24,666Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 560
470580
MathMid: 565
440560

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
96%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,834
Room & Board$14,936
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$58,452
Average Net Price$24,666
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,105
$30–48K$29,805
$48–75K$31,494
$75–110K$33,369
$110K+$38,452

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,576

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
35
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
11:1
Study abroad
10%

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size
350 acres
Organizations
35+
Varsity teams
14
NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC)No Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee
On campus
85%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsLakeside cottages

Dining

Harold Alfond Center Dining HallDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads
930
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Black 5%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.5%
Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,884
10 Years$59,045

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The College in 1970 Saint Joseph's was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 as a women's college.
  • In 1970, Saint Joseph's became coeducational and six years later began a distance education program for working adults.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

98Average

Estimated from ME state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
105 mi(182 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
281 mi(487 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
360 mi(624 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport15 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston78 mi
BOS Boston Logan104 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
New York, NY281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
Hartford, CT181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Providence, RI146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Albany, NY184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY289 mi · ~8h 21m drive
Rochester, NY360 mi · ~10h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA360 mi · ~10h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Harrisburg, PA410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Newark, NJ285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Trenton, NJ332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Sebago Lakewalkable

Maine's second largest lake offering swimming, boating, and water sports at campus doorstep

Sebago Lake State Park

State park with beaches and hiking trails

Portland

Vibrant coastal city with dining, arts, and Old Port district, 20 minutes away

Sunday River Ski Resort

Major ski resort in western Maine mountains

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT70
IELTS6.0
Duolingo English Test95

Deadline Calendar

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Application Checklist

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